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Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (2nd left), shakes hands with Portview Manor developer, Marlon Christie (left) during a tour of the construction site in St. Andrew on Wednesday (September 10). At right is General Manager, Jamaica Mortgage Bank (JMB), Courtney Wynter.

Jamaica Mortgage Bank Providing $1.5 Billion For Corporate Area Housing Projects

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr, says that eight housing developers are completing projects in the Corporate Area through loans totalling approximately $1.5 billion from the Jamaica Mortgage...

Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague (right), greets (from left): Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ), Rear Admiral Peter Brady; MAJ Chairman, Corah-Ann Roberston Sylvester, and Director of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA), Unni Einemo, at the opening ceremony for the MAJ/IBIA Second International Caribbean Bunker Conference at the Iberostar Suites Resort in St. James on September 10.

Transport Minister Highlights Importance of Bunker Conference

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivers Statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 10.

Master Drainage Plan Completed for the Entire Island

Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries Hon. Audley Shaw (left), shares plesantries with President, Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS), Lenworth Fulton (right), just before the start of a a press conference at the JAS' downtown Kingston headquarters on September 11. Looking on is Trade and Markets Officer, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Juan Cheaz.

UN Agencies to Provide Support on Major Agriculture Projects

Minister of National Security and Member of Parliament for St. James North Western, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (left), turns on the water supply system to serve Section H of the Norwood community in St. James, recently. He is being assisted by Member of Parliament for St. James Central , Heroy Clarke.

Residents of Norwood Section H Get Piped Water

Senior Advisor and Strategist, Ministry of Tourism, Delano Seiveright (left), is pctured with Chairman of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Godfrey Dyer (centre); and Sandals Resort Senior Director, Wayne Cummings, at a cocktail reception for tourism stakeholders at the Jamaica Product Exchange (JAPEX) trade show, Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James, on September 9.

7 years ago Foreign AffairsTourism

Increase in Arrivals From Russia

The Ministry of Tourism is reporting an increase in arrivals from Russia. Senior Advisor and Strategist, Delano Seiveright, said that just under 3,000 Russian tourists visited the island between January and the end of June compared to roughly 630 for the same period in 2018. “Much of this is attributable to new, regular nonstop flights between Moscow, Russia and Montego...

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (centre), engages in a light moment with (from left) Commissioner of Police, Major General Antony Anderson; and Head, Corporate Services, National Security Ministry, Delroy Simpson. Occasion was a contract-signing ceremony for the renovation of 14 police stations across the island, held at the Ministry

7 years ago National Security and Peace

Contracts Awarded for Renovation of 14 Police Stations

Another 14 police stations across the island are being renovated at a cost of $195 million as the Government continues to improve the working conditions of members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). They are Annotto Bay Police Station in St. Mary; Mavis Bank, Irish Town, Gordon Town, and August Town police stations in St. Andrew; Tivoli Gardens, Kingston Central,...

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on September 10.

7 years ago Education

Four More Schools To Be Removed From Shift

Four schools will be removed from the shift system in the 2019/20 fiscal year at a total cost of $93.9 million. They are Exchange All-Age School in St. Ann, which will be upgraded at a cost of $21.9 million; Albert Town High School, Trelawny, $30 million; Cedric Titus High School, Trelawny, $12 million; and Port Antonio High, Portland, $30 million....

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addreses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, September 10.

7 years ago Prime MinisterWeather and Climate Change

PM Urges Hurricane Preparedness

With the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season now in its most active period, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on Jamaicans to remain alert and ensure that they are prepared for any eventuality. “This means stocking up on the supplies that you will need in the event of a storm… your candles, batteries, canned food, water supply and...

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, addressing the Maritime Authority of Jamaica (MAJ) /International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) Second Annual Caribbean Bunker Conference at Iberostar Suites Resort in St. James on Wednesday (September 11). The Conference is being held from September 10 to 12 under the theme, The Caribbean

7 years ago Transport

Work to Establish Bunkering Industry Regulatory Framework Advanced

Transport and Mining Minister, Hon. Robert Montague, says work on legislation to establish a regulatory framework for Jamaica’s bunkering industry is “well advanced”. Bunkering is a maritime industry term related to the fueling of ships and transportation of fuel by sea vessels. Mr. Montague, who advised that the legislation is going through the final stages of the parliamentary process, indicated...

7 years ago CommunityTribute

Official Funeral for the Hon. Dr. Kenneth Baugh, OJ

Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and Health Minister, the Hon. Dr Kenneth Lee O’neil Baugh, OJ has been accorded an official funeral by the Government of Jamaica. In recognition of Dr. Baugh’s significant and sterling contribution to the Government and people of Jamaica, the Cabinet on Monday (September 9) approved official funeral arrangements...

Project Manager in the National Ozone Unit at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Vivian Blake, addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.

7 years ago Environment

Jamaica Ahead of 2025 HCFC Target

Jamaica is way ahead of the national target for phasing out the use of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). Project Manager in the National Ozone Unit at the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), Vivian Blake, said 2018 figures show that Jamaica is at 55 metric tonnes of imports. This is way below the national target, which is 241 metric tonnes of allowed...